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Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

(OP)
HI,
May be one of the from member can explain the reason and consequence of valve moving during depressure step of a aerial reciprocating compressor .before starting.
Thanks
10815l

RE: Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

This allows you to start without a gas load by holding the cylinder suction open.

RE: Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

(OP)
What is the benefit by starting it without load.
Thanks
10815L

RE: Reciprocating Compressor valves moved during Depressure Step

The driver does not need to be capable of Full Load torque at start-up, if it was it would be larger than required for normal operating conditions.

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